The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) under the Ministry of Home Affairs has approved Rs 500 crore for urgent flood mitigation works in Mumbai following recent heavy rains in Mumbai, officials said.

The move comes as the city continues to face challenges from recent intense monsoon rains in Mumbai.

According to the officials, the NDMA has asked the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to prepare a detailed action plan to tackle floods, especially in areas identified as high-risk through real-time assessments.